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SuperDebateChicago Super Debate 2: Philosophy in the Age of AIThe Ferris, 1 W. Monroe Street, Chicago, IL · 5:30 PM CSTAn evening of live debate at The Ferris on what philosophy can tell us about a world increasingly shaped by artificial intelligence, featuring University of Chicago philosopher Benjamin Callard. The argument begins on stage, continues through your questions and scores, and carries on over food and wine at the reception.Tickets from $30View event 
SuperDebateChicago Debate Showcase No. 3The Ferris, 1 W. Monroe Street, Chicago, IL · 5:30 PM CSTThree main-stage debates, audience-picked lightning rounds, pizza, beer and a closing reception. See the event page for its theme and speakers.Tickets from $30View event 
SuperDebateChicago Debate Showcase No. 4The Ferris, 1 W. Monroe Street, Chicago, IL · 5:30 PM CSTThree main-stage debates, audience-picked lightning rounds, pizza, beer and a closing reception. See the event page for its theme and speakers.Tickets from $30View event Transit
One agency could mean one fare, one map and one plan for the region. Opponents say it trades the city's say over its own trains and buses for a bigger, slower bureaucracy.
Economy
Supporters of public funding point to jobs, tourism and keeping a team in the city. Opponents ask why taxpayers should pay for a building whose profits go to an owner.
Transit
A congestion charge could cut traffic and fund transit. Critics call it a tax on workers who have no good alternative to driving.
Civic life
Keeping the shoreline public protects one of the city's great shared spaces. The other side argues that carefully chosen projects could bring revenue and life to underused stretches.
Education
A fully elected board answers directly to voters. Opponents worry that low-turnout elections hand control to the best-funded interest groups.
Organized by John Connor
